[ad_1] The reason Rick was able to make the toy work with Super Mario Bros. is that the figure features an accelerometer, gyroscope and Bluetooth chip to allow it to communicate with the different physical and digital elements that make up the Lego Super Mario sets. All told, the project took @r1ckp approximately four hours. […]
Category: Lego
Disney teams with Lego on a new ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’
[ad_1] It’s set after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and follows Rey as she “embarks on a new adventure with BB-8 to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force,” while her friends prepare for Life Day. She ends up encountering Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi and others as she tries to make […]
Recommended Reading: The world of Lego interface panel design
[ad_1] The UX of Lego interface panelsGeorge Cave, designbycave.co.ukWhether it’s a spaceship, a cash register or a car instrument cluster, Lego interface panels play a relatively small role in the grand scheme of most builds. They offer finer details for a… [ad_2] Source link
Lego Super Mario is a charming attempt at real-life ‘Mario Maker’
[ad_1] Once you’ve built a course, the Lego team hopes you’ll play through it. Place Mario on the Start Pipe and a 60-second timer will appear on his abdomen. You also hear the classic Mario theme tune through the minifigure’s speaker, emphasizing a new run has begun. Your goal is to get through the level […]
Using Lego therapy for autism
[ad_1] Play therapy is not new in the autism field; therapists have incorporated play into treatments and interventions for decades. Lego-based therapy, however, posits that there is something unique about Lego itself, which helps autistic children acquire social skills on a level that’s more resonant than rote. Founded in 1932 by Danish carpenter Ole Kirk […]
Alexa-powered Lego challenge winners include a game system and waffle iron
[ad_1] The other finalists are more… off the beaten track. Eric and Julie Hartye made Wafflebot, a connected waffle iron that uses Alexa to prepare and even dish out breakfast customized to your tastes. Annika Vuurzoon’s Puppy Training, meanwhile, gives you a robo dog you can teach to sit, stand or lay down. Neil Pollard’s […]
A Lego version of the International Space Station is coming February 1st
[ad_1] The set came out of a competition Lego held last year for the 10th anniversary of its Ideas program. The initiative allows fans to submit concepts they’d like to see the company manufacture and sell. With 10,438 votes, the model won 45.6 percent of the community vote, beating out tough opponents like this adorable […]
AI-powered Lego sorter knows the shape of every brick
[ad_1] The universal Lego sorter — which is made up of 10,000 Lego bricks — took two years to design, build and perfect. Six Lego motors and nine servo motors power the conveyor belts and agitators that transport the pieces, brick-by-brick, to a video camera. A Raspberry Pi then processes the video feed and streams […]
Everything in our holiday gift guide that you can buy for $50 or less
[ad_1] TOYS Skyrocket Pomsies Lumies There’s no shortage of toys that light up, laugh or purr, but Skyrocket’s Pomsies won our hearts with their adorable and wearable design. Now they’re back as unicorns with a new ability: color reading. The Lumies still want to be loved and petted. But now kids can play hue-based games […]
Lego movie and game bundles are coming to PS4 and Xbox One
[ad_1] It’s pairing The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part and The Lego Ninjago Movie with their accompanying games, and The Lego Batman Movie with Lego DC Super-Villains. These Lego Double Packs will be available in the UK October 18th for £29.99 each. The movies will be available on Blu-ray, and the packs will come […]